1.02.2012

i am greek. i like the heat. the cold...not so much. it's flurrying outside and although it is pretty, it's still...cold. i had just refilled my cup of tea, so now at least something was giving off heat.
i've been in my office perusing the net trying to find the perfect template gallery to use for my '365 days of gratefulness' project that i am picking back up (don't ask from when, the answer even shocked me.) i've detoured down so many online clicks, i've lost the one template that i think will work the best for this project. i am interrupted (again) in my search back, this time by the dogs barking and the doorbell ringing. really? who is bothering me now! not my usual first thought, but it's been that kind of day. i look out the window and i see my mom's car. i just talked to her a few hours ago (and a few more times before that) what could she possibly want, why is she out in this weather and why is she ringing the doorbell instead of just coming in?
well, because she was holding this in her hands. my mom left her warm and cozy kitchen, drove in the gray, cold to my house to hand deliver one my favorite greek snacks. tiropita, or cheese pies. piping hot. a wonderful, thoughtful, yummy surprise.
(of course, i completely take back being annoyed)
instead, i am more than grateful and exceedingly humbled.
i think this will do perfectly for today's grateful image.

my {real} name is gina weathersby and i am a fine art portraiture and food/lifestyle photographer living in cincinnati, ohio.

gretchalina is a {nick} name given to me many years ago by my wonderful friend, katrina medicci...whose {nick} name i gave her.i love it. plus, no one else has it.i am blessed with three of the most wonderful, artistic, beautiful daughters and one unbelievably supportive husband. together, they are my world.

i run a boutique fine art portraiture photography business, kiwi street studios.i used to post my foodie shots on that blog, but i am happy that they now have their own special place.i am greek and the love of food is in my blood. i am an enthusiastic cook and baker, ready to try most anything.most recently i have added another foodie site named 513{eats} celebrating the people and food scene in my own city, and am most excited about it. i hope you hop over and take a peek.